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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.82, 250.65 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.82, 250.65 and 150.33 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.82 : 250.65 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.82/250.65 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.82x = 250.65 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.82x = 37,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,680.21/181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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